Northern California Hostels Events

Downtown Sacramento Walking Tours

Molly — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:14:57 +0000

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Where

Downtown Sacramento

Cost

$10

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership offers a variety of walking tours designed to introduce visitors to the people, places, and events that shaped California history. At least one walk is offered daily (except most Saturdays), and topics range from art and architecture to cultural, religious, and urban history.

Current scheduled walks include:

If You Go

Stay at the historic Sacramento Hostel.

Please Note

Hostellers have occasionally complained about no-show tour guides with this organization. We recommend against paying in advance, just in case.

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Downtown Sacramento Partnership

Sacramento Underground Tours

Molly — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:05:14 +0000

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Cost

$15 for adults / $10 for kids ages 6-17 / Free for kids under 6

Hiding beneath Sacramento’s sidewalks is a network of underground walkways and spaces created when the city raised its streets to prevent flooding in the 1860s.

This hour-long seasonal tour, offered by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation, takes you into the underground, revealing the once-first-floor doorways and windows that now lead into basements, brick retaining walls protecting buildings from the elevated roadways, and secret spaces once used for tiny underground shops.

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Sacramento Hostel, a restored Victorian mansion 10 blocks from Old Sacramento.

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Historic Old Sacramento Foundation

Walking Tours with San Francisco City Guides

Sherezada — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:22:05 +0000

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Where

Various San Francisco locations

Cost

Free

San Francisco City Guides offer free historical and architectural walking tours of San Francisco's most famous (or, in some cases, infamous) districts, as well as some of its more hidden neighborhoods.

Approximately 30 different walks are offered each month, year-round, rain or shine. Walkers meet at the place and time designated in the current tour schedule. No reservations are required.

If You Go

Stay at one of our three hostels in San Francisco.

More Info

sfcityguides.org

Bike the Bay with the San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Molly — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:12:23 +0000

Monday, August 19, 2013

Where

Meet at the San Francisco Downtown Hostel.

Cost

$18 for bike rental (with $100 deposit); $11 for optional ferry ride.

Ellysa takes you on a bike ride from Downtown San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and back.

Stops include the Ferry Building, Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, Crissy Field, The Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate Bridge.

This event is open only to guests of the San Francisco Downtown Hostel.

If You Go

Spend the night at the San Francisco Downtown Hostel, dedicated to helping you explore the city and find both tourist sites and hidden gems.

Bike the Bridge with the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Sarah — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:02:24 +0000

Monday, August 19, 2013

Where

Meet at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel.

Cost

$18 for bike rental (with $100 deposit); $11 for optional ferry ride.

Mel takes you on a scenic bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, and a ferry ride back to the city. The first stop is one of our bike rental partners, where we'll pick up bikes and helmets.

Then we'll hit the road for a relaxing ride past the Palace of Fine Arts, through the Presidio, and over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge -- an incredible experience for anyone!

If You Go

Stay at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel, in a quiet park setting just steps away from the buzz of the city!

America's Cup

Molly — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:03:31 +0000

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Where

San Francisco Bay

Cost

Free; ticketed seating starts at $50.

San Francisco's cool and windswept bay awaits a rainbow fleet of sails, while her waterfront prepares for a crowded and colorful marina during this summer’s three grand races. The 30th annual Louis Vuitton Cup, which determines who races in the America's Cup Finals, kicks off the on July 4 and continues through August. September begins with the first-ever Redbull Youth America's Cup featuring the best young sailors from around the world.

If You Go

Stay at one of our three San Francisco hostels or the Marin Headlands Hostel. The SF Fisherman's Wharf Hostel is on the waterfront and offers prime views of the race course.

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America's Cup

Point Bonita Lighthouse Viewing

Molly — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:56:01 +0000

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Where

Marin Headlands

Cost

Free

A secret jewel of the Bay Area, Point Bonita is still an active lighthouse maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. Discover Point Bonita's wild landscape, geology, and fascinating history.

The lighthouse is reached by a half-mile trail, with a tunnel that is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Point Bonita docents are on hand along the trail, and the setting offers breathtaking views.

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Marin Headlands Hostel.

Please Note

The lighthouse trail is steep in places.

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

A Look into the Lens

Molly — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:29:40 +0000

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Where

Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center

Cost

Free

Experience the Point Reyes Lighthouse as many keepers have over the years, watching as the lighthouse's beacon shines over the sea.

This popular ranger-led tour is available Thursdays to Mondays, from mid-April through December. Start times vary depending on sunset.

The Lighthouse Visitor Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday - Monday, year-round.

If You Go

Stay at the Point Reyes Hostel, the only lodging within the park.

Please Note

Wear very warm clothes and bring a flashlight. High winds will result in program cancellation.

More Info

Point Reyes National Seashore

Chinese Tea Tasting at the SF City Center Hostel

Molly — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:18:04 +0000

Monday, August 19, 2013

Where

San Francisco City Center Hostel

Cost

Free

Join Anthony, our resident "tea master," as he shares various Chinese teas, explains their health benefits, some fun historical facts, and reveals some of the mysticism in San Francisco tea culture.

This is a great opportunity to meet fellow hostellers, relax, and enjoy the warmth of amazing teas!

This event is open only to guests of the San Francisco City Center Hostel.

If You Go

Spend the night at the San Francisco City Center Hostel.

Movie Night at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Sarah — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:15:26 +0000

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Where

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Cost

Free

Sunday through Thursday nights, relax with a flick and free popcorn in our theater-style TV room.

If You Go

Stay at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel, in a quiet park setting just steps away from the buzz of the city.